Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 24, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 24, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Three Happiness Restaurant
209 W Cermak Rd
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9 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Oct 6, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 25, 2025
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER, STOVE AND WOK STATION TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
May 6, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 6, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Nov 19, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
8 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.13: OBSERVED STICKY INSECT STRIPS FILLED WITH DEAD SMALL AND BIG FLIES STORED ABOVE THE FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STICKY STRIPS FILLED WITH FLIES AND RELOCATE PLACES TO STORE STRIPS AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.12: OBSERVED THREE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE WATER FAUCETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE DROPLETS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND LEAKS FROM THE PIPES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED LEAKS.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17: OBSERVED THE RECEPTACLE MISSING A LID IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE COOKING LINE WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND STANDING WATER IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND STANDING WATER.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
4-202.18: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 5, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND PERSON IN CHARGE INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AND IS REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND APRROXIMATELY 1 DOZEN AND A HALF OF EGGS FOUND AT 76.0F IN THE PREP COOLER, A BAG OF EGG ROLLS AT 48.2F, COOKED EGG ROLLS (59.9F) AND COOKED CHICKEN FOR ORANGE CHICKEN AND SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN FOUND AT 64.5F IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 25Food temperature
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CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. BEEF IS UNDERCOOKED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES AND 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, SURROUNDING THE OUTLET BOX BEHIND THE PREP COOLER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE PIPES ON THE WALLS ON THE SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, AND UNDER THE DISHWAHSING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVTY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THREE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WATER FAUCETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE DROPLETS AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND LEAKS FROM THE PIPES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED LEAKS.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE RECEPTACLE MISSING A LID IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS NEAR THE COOKING LINE WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND STANDING WATER IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ITEMS AND STANDING WATER.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 3, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 2, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111: STILL OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND RAT DROPPINGS. THE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: ON THE WALL UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE BUCKETS OF THE CHEMICALS STORED UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, NEAR THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE AN OPENING IN THE WALL WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. UNDER ONE OF THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS. NO SMALL FLY ACTIVITY OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND CLEAN RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
4-202.18: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND THE WOK STATION IN THE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ONE OF THE PREP COOLERS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE FLOORS NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, AND IN THE WALLS NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. ALL MENTIONED OPENINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMRNT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO AVOID HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND RODENTS AND TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 1, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A BAG OF EGG ROLLS THAWING IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE EXPEDITOR TABLE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS FOR TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. THE EGG ROLLS WERE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, SO NO FOODS AFFECTED AT THIS TIME.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS AND THE WOK STATION IN THE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WALK THROUGH, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE BASEMENT PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. UNIT WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 23Food source and labeling
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED CHICKEN) WITHOUT DATE MARKING, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING FOR FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $100 DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A ROACH INFESTATION OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES ON SITE, APPROIXMATELY 60 RAT DROPPINGS, AND SMALL FLIES. THE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FOLLWING AREAS: ON THE WALL UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE BUCKETS OF THE CHEMICALS STORED UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, IN THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, COMING OUT OF THE CREVICES OF THE FLOORS NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE AN OPENING IN THE WALL WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE FLOORS: UNDER THE TABLE IN THE DINING AREA, IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA EMBEDDED IN THE NON-SLIP MATS IN THE PREP AREA, UNDER ALL OF THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE DINING AREA. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE ALSO OBSERVED IN THE SHELVING UNITS BEHIND THE FROM SERVICE COUNTER, INSIDE THE WALL IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT, AND ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA. LASTLY, THE SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER SPILLING ON TO THE FLOOR FORM THE FAUCET HEAD BEING TO LONG ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED FAUCET HEAD, TO AVOID WATER SPILLING WHEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GRIME AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, OBSERVED THE INSIDES OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE FLOORS NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE, AND IN THE WALLS NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. ALL MENTIONED OPENINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE BASEMRNT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO AVOID HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND RODENTS AND TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2024 · Original Source